At Disney’s D23 event, creator Matt Groening hinted that the cult classic The Simpsons: Hit & Run may be returning, saying the original game is “coming back in some form,” while showrunner Matt Selman added a cryptic “or not.” The 2003 title launched on PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube and Windows, but it’s absent from modern console libraries and backward‑compatibility lists, leaving fans to speculate about a direct port or a full HD remaster.
If a revival materialises, it could lift sentiment for Disney (DIS) and its console partners, notably Sony (SNE) and Microsoft (MSFT), as a legacy title would enrich their game catalogs and subscription services. The news may spark modest buying in gaming‑related equities, but the impact is likely limited to niche retro‑gaming enthusiasm rather than a broad market move.